Crieff
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Crieff is a small town in Perth and Kinross on the verge of the Scottish highlands. There's not much going on here, but there's one reason why you might want to plan a stop over here: The Famous Grouse Experience.Get in
You're probably best off getting there by car. Most people will pass it on their from the Loch Lomond NP to Perth, Stirling or Edinburgh, or vice versa.
Get around
On foot. The distillery is just outside town.
See
Drummond Castle GardensOrnate formal gardens, which were started in the 1630, next a castle (not open) dating from about 1490.
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address: Muthill Rd, PH7 4HQLook at the glass factory, or make your own paperweight.
Do
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The Famous Grouse Experience
phone: +44 1764 656565This distillery produces the blended scotch whisky of the same name, as well as the Glenturret single malt. - Crieff Highland Gathering is held in mid-August. The next event is Sun 16 Aug 2020.
Blackford Highland Games (a few miles south) are held in May; the next event is 30 May 2020.
Buy
The distillery's shopSomewhat of a tourist trap.
Eat
The ShampanA Bangladeshi restaurant, friendly service, excellent food, good value. Well worth a visit.
The Gallery RestaurantTraditional restaurant on Hill Street, just off the High Street. Tea-time special from 5PM–6.30PM.
Crieff HotelHotel on the High Street, serving from a varied menu in the lounge bar or restaurant. Real ale usually available.
Sleep
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Level House Hotel
address: Comrie RoadA very basic hotel with the average age of its guests over 40. But the people are friendly, the place is quiet. -
phone: +44 1764 65 55 55address: Crieff HydroAlso affectionately known as the "Pink Hotel". Fabulous family hotel with great outdoor pursuits for the active family.
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Commissioner Street Self Catering
phone: +44 1506 671549address: 64 Commissioner Street, Crieff, Perthshire, ScotlandA spacious selfcatering flat in the centre of Crieff, sleeps 6